For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,946 students in 60442, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 169 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 60442, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60442, IL are Manhattan Jr High School and Anna Mcdonald Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60442 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60442, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60442, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manhattan Jr High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15606 W Smith Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-6090
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-6090
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #22.
Anna Mcdonald Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 2nd St
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-0191
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-0191
Grades: 3-5
| 591 students
Rank: n/an/a
25440 S Gougar Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-4527
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-4527
Grades: PK-2
| 752 students
60442, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
29520 S Cedar Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-3652
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-3652
Grades: K-4
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60442, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60442, IL include Manhattan Jr High School and Anna Mcdonald Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60442?
3 public schools are located in 60442.
What percentage of students in 60442 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 60442 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60442?
60442 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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